Spring Barges In

The rains continue on an every-other-day basis, working miracles for my vegetation, domestic and otherwise.  I thought I would take a moment to share just a few photos.  You can enlarge the pictures with one or two clicks, it you want a more detailed picture.

 Yesterday's rain left droplets on the redbud tree leaves.  The world had that "It just rained and everything smells wonderful" air about it.  After I study this shot awhile, I may find part of it that is special.  We shall see.  If not this one, then perhaps the next, eh?

This is the first rose blossom of the year in my garden.  Rose bushes seem particularly eager this year.  I cut them back earlier, from 7 feet to about 3 feet tall.  They are choked with buds.

The China Berry tree is in full bloom.  The tiny flowers are blue or violet and give off a scent like lavender.  Makes for very pleasant afternoons on the patio, sipping a cool drink and watching the birds and squirrels play in the trees.

Right, I have the first tomato of the season!  Oh, sure,  it is green and the size of a shooter marble, but it has doubled in size in the last day.  In a week or so, it might be the size of a tennis ball and ready to fulfill its destiny on a sandwich or in a salad.  The yellow blossoms mean there will be many more to come. Mmmm.  Pass the salt.

The Amaryrllis is up early.  There must be two dozen of them in bloom.  Several will be in a vase on my table before the weekend is done. Very cheery.

That is all I have for now.  Have a great weekend!